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J.J. McCarthy Is Dealing with Right-Hand Injury. How Much Will It Affect Him?

The Vikings reported updates on key players including J.J. McCarthy's hand bruise and Carson Wentz's season-ending shoulder surgery, with Ryan Kelly entering a 21-day practice window.

  • On Wednesday, Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell delivered injury updates at the TCO Performance Center, noting J.J. McCarthy was a limited participant but not in jeopardy for Sunday's game.
  • After the Week 10 loss, it emerged that J.J. McCarthy's right-hand bruise resulted when his follow-through hit Vikings left guard Donovan Jackson's helmet, while Ryan Kelly has a concussion history with five documented concussions.
  • Performance data indicate J.J. McCarthy completed 8 of 18 pass attempts and has a season completion rate of 53.7%.
  • The team opened Ryan Kelly's practice window on Wednesday, starting a 21-day period to activate him from injured reserve, while Carson Wentz had successful left-shoulder surgery on Tuesday in Los Angeles and will rehab there.
  • Coaches cautioned that Brandel, Vikings interim center, will remain until Ryan Kelly returns sometime this month, while O'Connell said, `Still would put him in that questionable category.
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J.J. McCarthy is dealing with right-hand injury. How much will it affect him?

As the Vikings prepare for an important game against the Chicago Bears coming up on Sunday at U.S. Bank Stadium, quarterback J.J. McCarthy is dealing with a right-hand injury that has resulted in him being listed as a limited participant in practice He wore a bandage that covered part of his right hand on Wednesday afternoon at TCO Performance Center, then stood with both hands in the pouch of his hoodie as he talked to reporters after practice.…

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